Readability of patient education materials for lumbar disc replacement
The research team analyzed the first 25 qualifying websites Google returns for “lumbar disc replacement patient information” and scored each one with seven validated readability formulas, including Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog and SMOG.
- 25patient education websites analyzed
- 12thgrade average reading level (12.08)
- 45.6Flesch Reading Ease score, rated “difficult”
- 0/25written at the recommended 6th–8th grade level
What this means for patients
Most online information about lumbar disc replacement is written above the reading level of a large share of adults, which can make it harder to understand your condition and your treatment options. If what you have read about lumbar disc replacement or cervical disc replacement left you with more questions than answers, you are not alone. Schedule a consultation and Dr. Trapana will walk you through whether motion-preserving surgery is right for you.
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